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Rezoning

What is a Rezoning?

A rezoning is required when a property owner proposes to use his land for purposes other than those permitted by the current zoning classification. The zoning process protects property owners by requiring that related uses of land are located in close proximity to each other in order to create a well-developed and harmonious community in compliance with the City's Comprehensive Plan.

Application Deadline

Monday prior to the 2nd Wednesday of the month by 5 p.m.

Planning Commission Public Hearings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. See Planning Commission Public Hearing Schedule

Applicant Responsibilities

1. A complete Rezoning application form.
   The original and three (3) copies of the complete Rezoning application, with ORIGINAL SIGNATURES ON ONE COPY, including all required development information.
2. Legal Description and common street address of the property
   (page 3 - Description of Property portion of the Rezoning application)
3. Payment of Filing Fee
4. Statement of Ownership
   (page 11 - Rezoning application)
5. Adjacent Property Owners list of names and addresses
   (page 12 - Rezoning application)
   Stamped #10 (4 1/8" x 9½") envelopes with the name and mailing address of each adjacent property owner printed legibly.
6. Special Power of Attorney, if applicable
   (page 10 - Rezoning application)
7. Title Report - not more than 6-months old
8. Proffer Statements, if applicable - must be notarized.
   (pages 13-15 - Rezoning application)
9. Post a sign (supplied by the Planning Department) two Wednesdays prior to the Planning Commission Public Hearing),
   Sign fee is $25 for first sign and $20 for each additional sign.
10. Advertising Fees will be billed separately. The average advertising cost is $ 100 for the Planning Commission Public Hearing and the average is between $ 400 to $ 1,000 for the City Council meeting. The project will require a minimum of four ( 4 ) advertisements. Any additional advertising costs incurred due to continuances or revised proffer statements will also be the responsibility of the applicant. Planning Commission advertisement fees will be billed by the City of Chesapeake. City Council advertisement fees will be billed by the Virginia Pilot.
11. Site Plan & Maps
    ZONING MAP reduced to 8½” x 11” paper.
    MAP OF PROPERTY reduced to 8½” x 11” paper.
    VICINITY MAP on 8½” x 11” paper. This may be included on the map of the property.
12. Environmental Site Assessment, Phase I 
    Four (4) copies and $1,600 supplemental review fee, when applicable.

Required Forms & Instructions

Rezoning Application (16 page, PDF)

Rezoning Application Instructions (5 page, PDF)

Supporting Documents

City of Chesapeake - Zoning Ordinances
§ 16-102. Application for a change in zoning district classification (rezoning).
§ 16-104. Submission of applications for rezoning

Resources

Table of Zoning District Regulations (pdf format)
Agriculture Uses 1

Table of Zoning District Regulations (pdf format)
Agriculture Uses 2

Table of Zoning District Regulations (pdf format)
Agriculture Uses 3